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The sunlight bathes my back, warming my senses.
I had to get out of the manor. Even the chance of seeing Kailor in person makes me feel sick to my stomach, not to mention I’m still wary of Tai. He’s been avoiding talking about what happened with Marek, like he knows he is guilty of it, but doesn’t want to have to explain it. I’m blaming it on the stress we are all under, the desperation for this all to end...But I can’t help but wonder if it’s worth it, if I’m hoping once it’s done Tai will be back to normal again.
Wrapping my hand around a bunch of wildflower stems, I pick them, placing them in my wicker basket. This pretty meadow that flanks the estate is the only place I can get to witho
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